Gluten Foods Quiz

Quiz: Do You Know Which Foods Have Gluten in Them?

How much do you know about gluten, anyway?

Quiz: Do You Know Which Foods Have Gluten in Them?How much do you know about gluten, anyway?

There are an estimated 2.5 million Americans living with celiac disease, and another 20 million with gluten sensitivity. Gluten-free foods now line the shelves at every major supermarket and grocery store in the country, and more and more people are adopting the gluten-free lifestyle every day. So gluten-free is clearly a growing trend... but some evidence suggests that even among people who eat gluten-free foods, there isn't always a great understanding of what gluten is, how it works, and why it makes some people feel like garbage. In fact, a good number of people who eat gluten-free haven't actually been officially diagnosed with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.

What about you? How much do you know about gluten? Do you know what kinds of foods you might find it in? Test your gluten smarts with this quiz, and then challenge your friends to do the same. See if you know as much as you think you do!

1. Let's start with an easy one. Does BREAD have gluten in it?

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For the record, gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and some other grains. So yes, bread ABSOLUTELY contains gluten.

2. What about these beautiful apples?

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Sweet, sweet apples are safe to eat for the gluten-intolerant. (Sour ones, too!)

3. Do eggs have gluten?

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Good thing, too. Eggs are seriously good for you: A large egg packs six grams of protein, which could be why at least one study has found that eating them in the morning may help you lose weight. They're also full of healthy omega-3 fats, essential vitamins, and antioxidants, which may actually help cut your risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer. No matter your relationship with gluten, you'll want to check out these 5 creative ways to cook with eggs, stat. (But maybe finish this quiz first?)

4. Does fish have gluten in it?

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Disclaimer: If it’s breaded, batter-coated, or marinated, then yes, it DOES have gluten. But fresh fish does not.

5. Does pasta contain gluten?

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Unless it says “gluten-free” on the packaging, of course.

6. What about soy sauce?

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Gluten-sensitive sushi-lovers, don't despair! Not all varieties of soy sauce contain gluten. Check the labels and search for gluten-free specifically. You can do this.

7. Salad dressing?

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Don't be fooled by those clearly gluten-free veggies. Not all dressings can make the same claims.

8. BEER?!

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We know. Such a bummer.

9. Does quinoa contain gluten?

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While it’s technically a seed, quinoa has a nutritional profile that fits it into the whole-grain category—and it’s packed with muscle-boosting, fat-burning protein. But just because it has similarities to whole grains doesn't mean it has the gluten that some grains have. That's why we included it in this roundup of 4 gluten-free ways to get the nutritional benefits of whole grains.

10. Does rice contain gluten?

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Cool, right?

11. Is there gluten in almonds?

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None. Zilch. Nada! Just watch how they're prepared; if they're candy-coated, they could contain gluten.

12. Last one: FRENCH FRIES. Do they have gluten?

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And you better watch out for that ketchup, too. Some varieties come gluten-free, but not all.